Place to visit
Kyoto Central Wholesale Market, Japan: what it is and when to go
Kyoto Central Wholesale Market is a building in Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan (京都市中央卸売市場第一市場). Interests: Food and drink. The best time to visit is February to May and October to November. In June there are 14 h 20 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 39. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Building in Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan · Food and drink
- Local name
- 京都市中央卸売市場第一市場
- Where
- Japan
- Best time
- February to May and October to November.
- Nearest airport
- KIX Osaka, 78 km as the crow flies
- Website
- city.kyoto.lg.jp
- Coordinates
- 34.99281, 135.74192
What it is and where
Kyoto Central Wholesale Market is a building in Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan (京都市中央卸売市場第一市場). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Kyoto, where this site lists 205 more places to see, 4.4 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 34.99281, 135.74192; the nearest main airport is Kansai International Airport (KIX, Osaka), 78 km as the crow flies. How to get around Japan (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Food and drink places in Japan. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Kyoto Central Wholesale Market is February to May and October to November.
- JanPossible9:54
- FebBest time10:44
- MarBest time11:44
- AprBest time12:53
- MayBest time13:50
- JunPossible14:20
- JulPossible14:08
- AugPossible13:19
- SepPossible12:12
- OctBest time11:06
- NovBest time10:08
- DecPossible9:39
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 20 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 39. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Japan in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Japan
To enter Japan there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A valid passport covering your whole stay”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Japan checklist. Currency: Japanese yen (JPY); plugs: Type A and B · 100 V · 50/60 Hz (you need an adapter); emergencies: 110 police · 119 ambulance and fire.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Kyoto Railway MuseumRailway museum in Kyoto, Japan707 m
- Kyoto AquariumBuilding in Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan786 m
- Nishi Hongan-jiBuddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan. Head temple of Honganji-ha school844 m
- gokou-yuHot spring bath850 m
- Sento Hakusan (Hakusan-Yu rokujo)Hot spring bath1.4 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Japan guide.
More in Japan: Food and drink
- Tsukiji fish market: building in Tokyo, Japan
- Yamazaki distillery: Japanese whisky distillery
- Ameya-Yokochō: open-air market in Tokyo
- Nishiki Market: marketplace in downtown Kyoto, Japan
- Hakushu distillery: Japanese distillery
- Hakodate Morning Market: morning market in Hakodate, Hokkaido
Every Japan place under Food and drink, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Kyoto Central Wholesale Market?
It is a building in Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan (京都市中央卸売市場第一市場 in the local language). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Kyoto Central Wholesale Market?
February to May and October to November. In June there are 14 h 20 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 39.
How do you get to Kyoto Central Wholesale Market?
The nearest main airport is Kansai International Airport (KIX), 78 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Japan is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Japan map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Kyoto Railway Museum, Kyoto Aquarium, Nishi Hongan-ji. The rest is in the Japan guide.
Keep reading
- Kyoto205 places to see in and around Kyoto, Japan: Kiyomizu-dera, Kinkaku-ji, Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto. Best time: February to May and October to November.
- Food and drink115 places for food and drink in Japan, from Tsukiji fish market to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: February to May and October to November. Each with its own sea
- JapanBefore travelling to Japan: 10 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism: up to 90 days with a valid passport.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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